CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT CLASS
This course meets & exceeds the requirements for the State of Florida Concealed Carry Permit "CWP" for residents & non-residents.
You do not need to be a resident of Florida to qualify for this permit - people that travel find it to be the most comprehensive Concealed Carry Permit accepted as it's accepted/valid in 32 states.
OUTLINE: This is the NRA's First STEPS Pistol course which is designed for the beginning shooter.
A knowledge of firearms is not assumed or required.
Each student progresses at their own pace.
Firearm basics and shooting techniques are covered in a 4 hour classroom setting. There is a 1-hour range session where the students will demonstrate firearm ability & safety by shooting 10 rounds with a semi automatic .22 caliber pistol, 9 rounds with a .22 caliber revolver, and 10 rounds with a semi automatic 9mm pistol. During the range exercise, hands-on instruction is provided to assure that the student learns the correct methods for firing a pistol with full observance of all safety rules.
Topics covered in the course include:
- 1) Pistol Cartridges & Components
- 2) Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
- a) Semi-Automatic Knowledge
- b) Revolver Knowledge
- 3) Fundamental Gun Safety Rules
- 4) Pistol Operation
- 5) Ammunition Malfunctions
- 6) Shooting - Live Fire section of the Class
- 7) Maintenance and Cleaning
- 8) Holster Selection/Concealment Techniques
- 9) Outline of laws pertaining to Florida Concealed Carry to include:
- a) Safety and responsibility by law of firearms around children
- b) Restricted Carry Areas
- c) Weapons Laws
- d) Shoot/Don't Shoot Scenarios/Use of Force and Justification
- e) Escalation of Force
- f) Interaction with Law Enforcement
- g) Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting
You will not find a more thorough class anywhere in the State of Florida!
- Public course is 5 hours and the cost is $150.
- Experienced Shooter 2 1/2 hour class is $150.
- Private 5 hour First Steps Pistol/Concealed Weapons Permit class is $200.
**Note: All class formats subject to change. © Defensive Shooting Instructors, Inc 2008

